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Society: Alibaba to test self-driving cars

E-commerce giant Alibaba was issued a permit to test self-driving cars on the roads in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, last week. The permit, issued by the Hangzhou government at an artificial intelligence summit of the 2018 Computing Conference, will allow Alibaba to test its autonomous driving technologies in the Artificial Intelligence Town in the Yuhang district of the city, where the company has its headquarters. Wang Gang, chief scientist of Alibaba’s AI labs, revealed that the company’s latest self-driving technology can effectively handle complex traffic conditions and is undergoing tests on public roads.

Photos: Exhibition looks at future homes

The China House Vision exhibition, attended by 10 top companies including Haier, Xiaomi and BMW Mini, and 10 renowned architect and designer teams such as Kenya Hara, Shuhei Aoyama and Ma Yansong, is presenting prospective “future homes” and lifestyles in Beijing. As a cross-industry creative exhibition themed on the concept of home, it is not an ordinary architectural or home design showcase. It explains designers’ thinking about human society by examining modern life through a futuristic perspective, and tries to create greater convenience with modern technology. The exhibition will last until Nov 6.

Fashion: Hoodie suits: A must-have in autumn

As the weather changes in autumn, it seems like decision time for what items of clothing to wear. Each day’s conditions can vary, hot in the morning, chilly in the afternoon and cold in the evening. Moreover, the chance of catching a cold multiplies as clothes are discarded or put on as the temperature fluctuates. One of the smart fashion choices seems to be hoodies, as they are comfortable and versatile.

Forum: Challenge not to lose temper for 21 days

A teacher’s challenge to third graders and their parents to “keep the peace” made headlines recently. Cheng Hong, a teacher at the Zhuhua Road Elementary School in Wuhan, Hubei province, asked his class of 44 students and their parents not to lose their temper for 21 days. By the end of the challenge, a set of twins and their parents were the only ones from the class who passed. The intention was to show how the family environment can affect children’s ability to control their anger, according to the teacher. The assignment is said to have made many parents realize the impact their emotions have on their children.